Thief jailed after summer stealing spree

A thief who went on a summer stealing spree in Wisbech and Peterborough has been jailed.

Daniel Lawrence, 38, was arrested after police were called to The Range, in Boongate, Peterborough, on Sunday (1 September) following reports he was becoming aggressive towards staff.

At the time, Lawrence, of no fixed address, was waiting to appear in court charged with multiple thefts.

He appeared at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on Monday (2 September), where he was sentenced to 34 weeks in prison after admitting ten offences:

• Attempted theft from a vehicle in Second Avenue, Wisbech, on 15 July
• Attempted theft from a vehicle in Mount Drive, Wisbech, on 15 July
• Theft of sunglasses and a locking wheel nut from a vehicle in Ramnoth Road, Wisbech, on 15 July
• Theft of cash, two pairs of glasses and a rucksack from a vehicle in Winceby Close, Wisbech, on 22 July
• Theft of two bottles of aftershave from a vehicle in Winceby Close, Wisbech, on 22 July
• Vehicle interference on 8 August
• Theft of cleaning products of an unknown value from Poundland, Bridge Street, Peterborough, on 19 August
• Theft of a pedal cycle from Bluebell Avenue, Dogsthorpe, Peterborough, on 27 August
• Criminal damage on 27 August
• Theft of coffee products worth a total of £296.80 from The Range, Boongate, Peterborough, on 31 August

He was also told to pay £200 in compensation to the victim of the bike theft and £500 in compensation to each victim of the thefts on 22 July.

PC Christopher Saville, who investigated, said: “I would like to thank those who reported Lawrence to us and provided information.

“I encourage everyone to ensure their vehicle is always locked and, if possible, parked in a well-lit area covered by CCTV, without belongings on show.”

Victims of theft should contact police online via the reporting form or webchat. Those without internet access should call 101.

If a crime is in progress, or someone is in danger, always call 999.

Advice on how best to protect your vehicle against theft can be found on the force’s dedicated webpages.